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China sees 16% more trips on May 1st compared with pre-COVID levels
Holiday makers in China made more than 280 million trips on the first day of the May Day holiday(01:04). Colombia is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel(14:06). And the final phase of the Canton Fair is focusing on fashion, health and household textiles(24:05).
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May Day holiday begins in China
Ahead of his European visit, the Chinese president has highlighted an example of China-Serbia cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative(01:04). China is expecting 270 million domestic trips daily during the May Day holiday period underway now(10:39). And millions across Asia have been experiencing life-threatening high temperatures and drought conditions(17:43).
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Shenzhou-17 comes home after space mission
China’s Shenzhou-17 crew has returned to earth after completing a six-month mission at the Tiangong Space Station(01:05). Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet his counterparts in France, Serbia and Hungary and discuss cooperation during state visits to the European countries(09:30). And Hamas has left talks in Cairo with Israeli proposals for a ceasefire and hostage exchanges(19:12).
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China prepares Chang’e-6 for early May launch
The Chang’e-6 lunar probe is at the launch pad in Hainan for a mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon(01:01). Israeli strikes on Rafah have reportedly killed 22 people as Egypt prepares to host ceasefire talks(14:17). And unusual weather is wreaking havoc across the world(21:39).
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China calls for joint efforts to improve, advance ties with U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and urged the two countries to be partners rather than rivals(01:07). Sustainability is one of the main highlights of the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing(12:19). Pro-Palestine demonstrations continue at U.S. universities, prompting the University of Southern California to cancel the graduation ceremony(21:43).
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President Xi stresses development, opening up in western region
The Chinese president has called for building world-class military medical universities after he stressed development and opening up during an inspection tour in Chongqing(01:05). China reaffirms its commitment to fair competition during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken(10:31). And the Zhongguancun Forum is focusing on innovation(19:23).